Is VigRX Safe?

Specific Warnings and Precautions

Warnings and precautions to be aware of concerning the safety of VigRX include the following:
 
  • Since dietary supplements (such as VigRX) are not regulated closely by the FDA, it is a good idea to choose supplements only from manufacturers that are reliable and reputable. Supplements from disreputable manufactures may be contaminated with other drugs or dangerous substances (or may not even have any active ingredients at all).
     
  • Some of the active ingredients in VigRX may theoretically decrease the ability of blood platelets to stick together, decreasing the ability to form blood clots. This can be especially dangerous for people with a bleeding disorder. It could also be dangerous during a surgery or if you take medications that "thin" the blood.
     
  • Some of the active ingredients in VigRX may affect blood sugar control in people with diabetes. If you have diabetes, you may need to monitor your blood sugar more often, especially when starting or stopping VigRX.
     
  • Ginseng (one of the components of VigRX) may have effects on the heart rhythm and blood pressure. It is not known if VigRX is safe for people with heart problems.
     
  • There have been reports that ginseng may cause insomnia and agitation in people with schizophrenia. In general, ginseng (and therefore VigRX) should be avoided by people with schizophrenia.
     
  • Ginseng may stimulate the immune system, which could worsen autoimmune diseases or increase the risk of organ transplant rejection. If you have an autoimmune disorder or if you have had an organ transplant, check with your healthcare provider before taking VigRX.
     
  • VigRX is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women (see VigRX and Pregnancy and VigRX and Breastfeeding).
     
  • VigRX can interact with a number of different medications (see VigRX Drug Interactions).
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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